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Minneapolis-Moline UDLX Comfortractor

The Minneapolis-Moline UDLX Comfortractor was produced from 1938 to 1941 as part of the Model U Series. It was the first production farm tractor with a cab, designed to operate both as a tractor and an automobile with a 40 mph road gear. It featured a 4.6L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine, a 5-speed synchronized transmission, and was equipped with a cab including heat, radio, and a second seat. The tractor had a drawbar power of 27 hp and PTO power of 36 hp, suitable for 3-4 plows. It had two-wheel drive, manual steering, and mechanical drum brakes. Dimensions included a wheelbase of 81 inches, length of 141 inches, width of 77 inches, height of 94 inches, and weight of 6,400 lbs. The front tires were sized 6.00x16.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Minneapolis-Moline UDLX Comfortractor

Power

Plows:3-4
PTO (claimed):36 hp (26.8 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):27 hp (20.1 kW)

Engine

Make:Minneapolis-Moline
Type:gasoline
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Rated RPM:1275
Bore/Stroke:4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm)
Displacement:283.7 ci (4.6 L)
Starter volts:6
Compression ratio:5.6:1

Variants

UB:improved operator platform
UTS:standard-front
UTU:row-crop front
UDLX:Comfotractor with cab
UTIL:industrial with shuttle shift
UTOX:Comfotractor roadster

Mechanical

Cab:standard with heat, radio, and second seat
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical drum brakes
Steering:Manual steering

Production

Description:The Minneapolis-Moline UDLX was the first production farm tractor with cab. Designed to operate as both a tractor and automobile, the UDLX was equipped with a 40 mile-per-hour road gear.
Total built:125
Manufacturer:Minneapolis-Moline
Model series:Model U Series
Original price:$2,155 in 1938
Production years:1938 - 1941

Transmission

Type:synchronized gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions & Tires

Width:77 inches (195 cm)
Height:94 inches (238 cm)
Length:141 inches (358 cm)
Weight:6,400 lbs (2903 kg)
Wheelbase:81 inches (205 cm)
Front tire:6.00x16